Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour
Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour
Duration: 3.5 hours (approx.)
3.5 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Get your booking confirmed instantly
Get your booking confirmed instantly
Explore Venice, Italy with our Walking Tour featuring St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour and discover the essence of this floating city. Your journey takes you through iconic sites like Piazza San Marco, adorned with landmarks such as Basilica San Marco, Bell Tower, Clock Tower, and Procuratie. Alongside these wonders, visit Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the Great School of Charity, Marco Polo’s House, Malibran Theatre, and conclude your tour through Venice's main shopping area Merce.
Explore Venice, Italy with our Walking Tour featuring St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour and discover the essence of this floating city. Your journey takes you through iconic sites like Piazza San Marco, adorned with landmarks such as Basilica San Marco, Bell Tower, Clock Tower, and Procuratie. Alongside these wonders, visit Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the Great School of Charity, Marco Polo’s House, Malibran Theatre, and conclude your tour through Venice's main shopping area Merce.
Discover the allure of Venice with expert commentary as your certified guide takes you on foot through this beautiful city.
With priority access tickets included in your package, bypass long lines and step into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica effortlessly.
Experience a guided tour narrated by an exemplary guide who shares intriguing facts, historical insights, and fascinating stories in one of five languages: English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish.
Opt for an English-guided journey to smoothly add the experience of a Venetian gondola ride.
Entry to a 1-hour shared walking tour of Venice
Guided visit with skip-the-line access to Basilica San Marco & Doge's Palace
Use of headsets for groups consisting of 10 or more individuals
Access granted to Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale & Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
Complimentary demonstration by a glass craftsman (9am slots only)
Includes a 30-minute gondola ride (as per option selected)
Expert guide speaking English, Italian, German, Spanish or French (as per option selected)
Private Costs
Tour group in Saint Mark's Square, Venice, with Basilica and Campanile in view.
Welcome to a journey through Venice’s historic heart. With our experienced guides, explore key landmarks within just 1 hour as you walk from one highlight to the next in this city built on water.
A Guided Tour of Serenissima Republic's Highlights
- Discover Piazza San Marco and its monuments like Basilica San Marco, Bell Tower, Clock Tower, and Procuratie.
- Admire Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the “Pantheon” of Venice known as Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Great School of Charity, Marco Polo’s House, and Malibran Theatre.
After soaking in these sights, venture through Mercerie's main shopping area before continuing your exploration.
Dive into the History at Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
Bypass long lines to enter Palazzo Ducale. Here, explore Venice’s political past with a local guide who will share stories from its halls of power and Renaissance art while you admire famous sights like the Bridge of Sighs.
Marvel at St. Mark's Basilica
Earn priority access to one of Italy's grandest cathedrals, St. Mark’s Basilica. Walk on marble floors adorned with gold mosaics and Byzantine art masterpieces while learning about its biblical significance.
Your guide will then allow you time for independent exploration around the Square. Visit key sites such as Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (note: museums close an hour before their listed closing times).
Explore Additional Venetian Wonders
If time permits, consider the optional Glass Craftsman Demonstration at a nearby factory. This 20-minute visit may extend beyond scheduled time and is not recommended if you have other plans.
Your ticket also grants access to select museums around St Mark’s Square for self-guided exploration: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana. This tour ensures priority entry at Venice's most iconic attractions in a short 1-hour visit.
Tour guide explaining artwork during Doge's Palace guided tour in Venice.
Interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, showcasing ornate mosaics and architecture.
Tour group in Saint Mark's Square, Venice, with Basilica and Campanile in view.
Tour guide explaining artwork during Doge's Palace guided tour in Venice.
Interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, showcasing ornate mosaics and architecture.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of Doge's Palace on a guided tour in Venice.
What to bring
Come prepared with walking shoes and a water bottle. Consider bringing sunscreen during the summer months for protection against the sun.
Dress code restrictions
Saint Mark's Basilica
- Remember to dress appropriately: Clothing must cover shoulders and knees when entering St. Mark’s Basilica.
No cameras allowed – photography is strictly prohibited within the basilica premises.
Tour restrictions at Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace
Photography rules apply: Flash, tripods, selfie sticks, and commercial photos are not permitted inside Doge’s Palace.
Accessibility notes
Please note that this tour is not accessible for wheelchairs or prams/strollers.
Additional information
- If high tides, flooding, or heavy rain occur, the gondola ride might be substituted with an alternative activity.
Tour sites may close during holy days, high tides, or floods. Should access be restricted and walkways unavailable, it’s advisable to wear appropriate footwear like boots. The guide will modify the itinerary as needed to ensure guests can use dry paths when possible.
Tour group near Giants' Staircase at Doge's Palace, Venice, with guide explaining architecture.
Venice walking tour with people in a piazza near San Giorgio dei Greci church.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of Doge's Palace on a guided tour in Venice.
Tour group near Giants' Staircase at Doge's Palace, Venice, with guide explaining architecture.
Venice walking tour with people in a piazza near San Giorgio dei Greci church.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle for hydration as you explore Venice on foot.
If visiting in summer, pack sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun while enjoying your tour.
To enter St. Mark's Basilica, ensure you dress modestly with clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
Customer Reviews
Discover what our customers are saying about their experiences
Loading reviews...
Operating hours
The Doge's Palace
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
St. Mark's Basilica
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
St. Mark's Square
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
By proceeding with any booking via Staybook, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to all the .
FAQs
You might also like ...
Explore more experiences in Venice.